Hot Stocks

Hot stocks are not about hype. They emerge when powerful themes, policy shifts, and capital flows converge. InvestorPlace analysts track fast-moving market narratives, especially in technology, AI, and infrastructure, to identify stocks drawing outsized attention and explain what is really driving those moves.

Gold Gains on Rising Turmoil Overseas

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rose in Wednesday trading as Portugal and Egypt were embroiled in political crises that could have regional repercussions.

Markets Head to a Happy Fourth: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Despite worries both in Egypt and across Europe, American stock indices finished higher heading into the Fourth of July holiday.

Yahoo Gets Even More Mobile With Qwiki

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yahoo has snatched up yet another mobile-focused company -- this time, mobile video operator Qwiki.

5 Companies Bringing Jobs Back to the U.S.

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
While outsourcing was all the rage a few decades ago, bringing jobs back home seems to be gaining back popularity among U.S. companies. Just ask these five.

Verizon Calls Up Canada for Growth

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Verizon is looking to buy Canadian telecom start-up Wind Mobile -- a move that could help it grow and shake up the current wireless market north of the border.

Nielsen Moves Up to the Majors: 6 Stocks in 60 Seconds

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
This week: Nielsen Holdings steals Sprint's spot in the S&P 500. Plus, find out who is leading the Best Stocks of 2013 contest at halftime.

Egypt’s Troubles Turn the Street: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Reports that Egypt might be on the brink of military intervention sparked a midday selloff after a morning buoyed by encouraging auto sales and manufacturing data.

Gold Retreats as U.S. Dollar Climbs

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold fell back in Tuesday trading ahead of the Friday release of the U.S. employment report for June as the U.S. dollar strengthened against other currencies.

Zynga’s Back in the Game

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Zynga's announcement of Mark Pincus' departure and the hiring of Xbox's Don Mattrick is a huge shift in momentum for the struggling game-maker.

If Not Amgen, Who’s Next in Line to Buy Onyx?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
A few larger players could make attractive suitors for Onyx Pharmaceuticals and its cancer drugs, but the key is whether they'll trump an already frothy bid

Stocks Come Out Swinging: Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Positive news in construction and manufacturing combined with a number of analyst upgrades to help push the broader indices ahead Monday.

Gold Jumps on Rising Physical Demand

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Strong physical gold demand from Asia and rioting in Egypt sent gold up sharply in Monday trading.

The S&P 500’s 10 Best Stocks So Far in 2013

By Jeff Reeves
Stocks have roared to life on renewed optimism this year, including these 10 best-performing stocks from the S&P 500.

Nokia Shares Soar as It Takes Control of NSN

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Finnish handset maker Nokia will purchase the Siemens' 50% stake in their Nokia Siemens Networks joint venture.

Gold Rallies But Ends Quarter with Record Decline

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rebounded modestly in Friday trading, but ended the quarter with a record loss.

Men’s Wearhouse Founder Has No Clothes

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Men's Wearhouse founder George Zimmer would need one heck of a plan to convince anyone that current management isn't doing a good enough job at the helm.

Fed Comments Extend the Rally: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
News on the Federal Reserve stimulus front and a couple positive U.S. data points helped extend the major indices' broad rally to a third straight day.

Gold Continues to Slide While Equities, U.S. Dollar Rally

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Vanishing investor confidence in gold's safe haven status sent the precious metal down again in Thursday trading as equities and the U.S. dollar rose.

Gun Stocks’ Ammo Isn’t Spent Yet

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Don't just assume Smith & Wesson's stellar earnings were merely fueled by recent fear of gun legislation. It's possible that much larger sentiment trends are at play -- and that bodes well for the continued success of gun stocks.
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